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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 464.13 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 464.13 and 104.11 is: 156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 464.13 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/464.13 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 464.13 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 48,319.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,319.41/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.12

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